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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.28, 35,790.26 and 21,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.28, 35,790.26 and 21,494.80 is: 32,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.28 : 35,790.26 = 21,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.28/35,790.26 = 21,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.28x = 35,790.26 × 21,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.28x = 769,304,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,304,480.65/23,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,074.03

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